2016

ANNUAL REPORT

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTORDear Friends,

As we look back on 2016, we are incredibly thankful for the generosity, volunteerism and passion of the Greater Cincinnati Community. From kindergarten students competing in the Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, to an 89 year old woman who volunteers her time in helping set up for the Pink Ribbon Luncheon, the Cris Collinsworth ProScan Fund (CCPF) is a multipurpose organization encompassing community members of all walks of life. As I reflect on the year, I wanted to share with you some of our favorite moments.

CCPF kicked off the year with the 15th Annual Queen City Classic (QCC) Chess Tournament on March 11th-12th. Real-life stars of Disney’s film, Queen of Katwe travelled all the way from Uganda for the QCC. Phiona Mutesi and her chess coach, Robert Katende shared their story of how chess changed their lives forever. Queen of Katwe was released in September 2016. Robert and Phiona’s story illustrates that chess has no boundaries but has the power to change lives, something CCPF strives for on a local level. Through CCPF Chess in Schools programs, we are now teaching chess in 30 schools for over 60 hours per week to approximately 1500 students on a weekly basis!

The ProScan Pink Ribbon Centers are not only catering to women who need an annual mammogram and men who need an ultrasound, but are serving both male and female patients with all services. The ProScan Pink Ribbon Centers performed a free mammogram for a male patient this year under the Mammogram Match Program. Men get breast cancer too and we are proud to serve everyone in need.

The 15th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon is the main funding source for all of the Pink Ribbon Programs. The Main Event took place on Thursday, October 8th. Up-and-comer, 17 year-old ovarian cancer survivor, Caly Bevier wowed the audience with her performance of Fight Song. She shared about her journey with cancer and how the Fight Song by Rachel Platten helped her to keep fighting. Caly will be returning for the 16th Annual Queen City Classic Chess Tournament to sing the national anthem.

Looking ahead at 2017, we are excited to launch our newest Pink Ribbon Program. The Pink Ribbon Breast MRI Program will cover the cost of breast MRI for women with dense breasts who otherwise could not afford this lifesaving test. We are also looking forward to continuing the growth of the Chess in Schools Program. As we conclude another successful year, I encourage you to “Like” the Cris Collinsworth ProScan Fund on Facebook and visit our website at www.ccpf.org. Be sure to watch the Chess in Schools video we completed this year!

With your help, we are looking forward to serving those in need in 2017. Thanks for your continued support in so many ways!

Maggie Fennell Executive Director

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 MISSION STATEMENT

5 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

6 15TH ANNUAL QUEEN CITY CLASSIC CHESS TOURNAMENT

8 QUEEN CITY CLASSIC CHESS IN SCHOOLS

10 PINK RIBBON CENTERS

12 PINK RIBBON PROGRAMS

14 PINK RIBBON LUNCHEON

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To fight breast cancer by providing education, support and early detection services, including free mammograms to the community.

To empower children by fostering self-esteem, sportsmanship, and critical thinking through the game of chess.

MISSION STATEMENT4

B OA R D M E M B E R S : O F F I C E R S :PRESIDENT: Stephen Pomeranz

VICE PRESIDENT: Holly Collinsworth

VICE PRESIDENT: Penny Pomeranz

SECRETARY/TREASURER: Karen Amaya

S TA F F :EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Maggie Fennell

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Maria Konerman

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2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ellen Knue

Carol O’Brien

Penny Pomeranz

Stephen Pomeranz, MD

Meggan Sulfsted

W. Russell Wilson, Esq.

Troy BlackBurn

Robert Brant, Esq.

Karen Cassidy

Cris Collinsworth

Holly Collinsworth Esq.

L. Thomas Hiltz, Esq.

15TH ANNUAL QUEEN CITY CLASSIC CHESS TOURNAMENT

> 625 students K-12 participated in the tournament> 163 students participated in the Friday evening

Simul event> Players traveled from 7 different states

15th Annual

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7TH ANNUAL SHINING KNIGHT AWARD> Phiona Mutesi and Robert Katende (pictured

above) traveled from Uganda to the QCC to

receive the Shining Knight Award for their

remarkable work to empower children through

the game of chess.

> Mutesi and Katende are the real life inspiration

for Disney’s Film, Queen of Katwe which was

released in September of 2016.

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QUEEN CITY CLASSIC CHESS IN SCHOOLS

Wrapped up 2015-2016 school year in May, teaching chess to more than 1,300 students in 25 schools in Greater Cincinnati.

Kicked off 2016-2017 school year teaching chess to more than 1,500 students in Greater Cincinnati for a total of 65.5 hours.

10 schools offer chess during the school day. 23 schools offer chess after school.

Participating Schools:

Bellevue Middle School

Carpe Diem Innovative School

Chase Elementary

Cheviot Elementary

Dayton High School

Ethel Taylor Academy

Evanston Academy

Glenn O. Swing Elementary

Holmes Middle School

John G Carlisle

John P. Parker

Latonia Elementary

Lincoln Elementary

Ludlow High School

Midway School

Mt. Airy Elementary

Newport Primary

Ninth District

Oyler School

Pleasant Hill Academy

Pleasant Ridge Montessori

Rees E. Price Academy

Roberts Academy

Roselawn Condon School

Sayler Park Elementary

Sixth District

Southgate Elementary

The Children's Home of Cincinnati

Three Rivers Elementary

Winton Hills Academy

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PINK RIBBON CENTERS

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PINK RIBBON CENTERRED BANK4850 Red Bank Expressway Cincinnati, OH 45227Phone: 513-527-7750

RED BANK SERVICES:• Digital mammography, screening and

diagnostic • Breast ultrasound• General ultrasound (including pelvic

studies)• Breast biopsy • Bone densitometry (DEXA), Vertebral

Fracture Assessment (VFA), and Total Body Composition

PINK RIBBON CENTEROVER THE RHINE5 East Liberty StreetCincinnati, Ohio 45202(Inside The Crossroad Health Center)

Phone: 513-241-CURE (2873)

OVER THE RHINE SERVICES:• Digital mammography, screening• Educational Outreach

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PINK RIBBON CENTERTRI-COUNTY11594 Springfield Pike, Suite 26, Cincinnati, OH 45246 Phone: 513-772-7750

TRI-COUNTY SERVICES:• Digital mammography, screening and

diagnostic • Breast ultrasound• General ultrasound (including pelvic

studies)

By getting a mammogram or any service at the Pink Ribbon

Centers you are helping to give a free mammogram to a woman in need through the Mammogram

Match Program.

“Please accept my heartfelt thanks for the free mammogram. I would not have the screening without your generous donation. I am so grateful and appreciative. Your foundation fills the gap for women in need of Mammograms. Your service can mean life or death for low-to no-income women like me.

May you be blessed many times over for your generosity and kindness.”

– MAMMOGRAM MATCH PATIENT

Mammogram MatchProvides free breast health services for women who otherwise could not afford them.

Pink Ribbon Empowerment ProgramProvides breast health education to the Greater Cincinnati community.

Cruisin’ for a CureProvides free transportation to and from appointments at the ProScan Pink Ribbon Centers to any patient.

Survivor CircleProvides resources and education on how to be a healthy survivor and connects new patients with survivors.

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PINK RIBBON PROGRAMS

The Pink Ribbon Bag Programsends a bag of gifts to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The bag is designed to bring hope to a woman as she begins her healing journey. Pink Ribbon Bags are distributed to women diagnosed with breast cancer nationwide at no cost

“To All the Incredible People at the Cris Collinsworth ProScan Fund:

On May 13th, the day before I received a dual mastectomy, a beautiful box arrived in my home. My daughter helped me open it and I was just overwhelmed with what I found inside.

There are no words to express my appreciation, gratitude, and love I felt. So I will not say anything. It can’t be penned.

Thank you so very, very much. It lifted my spirits in ways I never knew anything could just hours before the surgery.”

– PINK RIBBON BAG RECIPIENT

Presented by the Harold C. Schott Foundation

Thank you to the Platinum Sponsor: Tri-State Cadillac Dealers!

Honorary Chairs: Marvin and Elaine Rosenberg

Power of Pink Award Recipient: Calysta Bevier

Pre-Luncheon Breast Health Discussion: Presented by Kuy Plastic Surgery.

Pre-Luncheon speakers: Dr. Daniel Kuy, Andrea Hutton, Dr. Monica Saini, Dr. Dorothy Shaffer. Moderated by Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz.

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PINK RIBBON LUNCHEON

– Karen Cassidy– Holly Collinsworth– Lori Daniels– Nancy Fehr

– Ellen Knue– Carol O'Brien– Meggan Sulfsted– Penny Pomeranz– Lynnette Wyler

Pink Ribbon Luncheon Committee: